Tabu and Amitabh Bachchan to come together in “The Legend of Kunal”

After the film “Cheeni Kum” which wasin which both Amitabh and Tabu were appreciated greatly for their performances, they come together once again. This time it is a period film titled “The Legend of Kunal”. The cast selection is great must say both Tabu and Amitabh will sure be able to do full justice to roles like this. The film is to be produced by Amitabh Bachchan Corporation Ltd and is based on the story of the life of Emperor Ashoka. Amitabh Bachchan is to play the role of Emperor Ashoka and is accompanied by Tabu in the role of “Tishyarakshitra”, his wife. The part of Ashoka’s wife is that of a very strong lady who has played a very influential part in his life and that of his empire.

The director Chandraprakash Dwivedi says “Tabu had not a moment's hesitation in saying yes to the role of emperor Ashoka's powerful wife Tishyarakshitra, so powerful she swayed the entire Mauryan empire with her politics and aura. We needed an actress with the strength of conviction. I wouldn't make Ashoka without him. As for Tabu, she plays his young, fiery, assertive wife. She's an actress I've wanted to work with for a very long time. Again, only she could play Tishyarakshitra”. The two talented actors are best suited for the role and would do full justice to the characters played by them. Is this going to be a period film we would look forward to? Will it match up to the grandeur of “Jodhaa Akbar”? Am I getting too many thoughts started…anyway there’s plenty of time. We will just hope it turns out to be one film that we would love and also one that kids enjoy watching and get a glimpse of their history.